Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu to Cover Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures

Unknown Pleasures, the 1979 album from Joy Division, is already a pretty dark and unhinged piece of work; more than 30 years after its release, "She's Lost Control" still reliably raises goosebumps. But in a couple of months, the album could possibly get even darker and more unhinged. That's because art-pop titans Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu are teaming up to cover the LP live in its entirety.

The big event will take place April 29 in Krems, Austria as part of Donaufestival, which runs April 28-May 8. Other performers include Panda Bear, Dan Deacon, Rufus Wainwright, Fuck Buttons, Wolf Parade, Peaches, and Alec Empire and the Ex.

In other Xiu Xiu news, Jamie Stewart has teamed up with Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg to form a band called Blue Water, White Death. Their debut album, Gail, was produced by the Paper Chase's John Congleton and will be released on Graveface.

Also, Xiu Xiu recently released a seriously disgusting video for "Dear God, I Hate Myself", the title track from their forthcoming album (out February 23 on Kill Rock Stars). The entire thing consists of Xiu Xiu member Angela Seo making herself barf. For three minutes straight. With almost no cuts. It's hard to watch, but if you're feeling strong, it's below: